The hearing on LD 1744 (An Act to Protect Maine's Lakes), originally scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, at 1:00 pm has been POSTPONED because of the impending snowstorm. The hearing has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 19, at 9 am. The hearing will take place in Room 216 of the …
Policy & Advocacy
Take action! Comments on Mining Rules due December 23
Maine Audubon is asking our members and supporters to help protect our water, woods and wildlife from the harmful effects of metallic mining pollution Please email the Board of Environmental Protection: jeff.s.crawford@maine.gov Tell them that Maine's mining rules need to be strengthened - NOT …
LD 219 Dies
The Legislature has again rejected an opportunity to more adequately fund the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by killing LD 219. …
LD 385, Wind Bill, Becomes Law
LD 385 has been signed by the Governor and is now law. It improves public participation in the wind permitting process, increases predictability, protects the globally rare Bicknell's thrush, and ensures that approved wind development moving forward is designed and operated in a manner that …
Merger Bill Enacted
LD 837, the bill to officially merge the Departments of Agriculture and Conservation, has been enacted by the House and Senate. …
Mining Bill Dies in Nonconcurrence
LD 1302 died in nonconcurrence. The House passed the bill as amended by the majority report and the Senate passed the bill as amended by the minority report as amended. The bodies didn't agree so the bill died. We felt that this was a better outcome than agreeing to a watered down bill. The …
Merger on the Appropriations Table
LD 837, which merges the Departments of Agriculture and Conservation has been placed on the special appropriations table pending enactment. There is a fiscal note of approximately $50,000 per year for 3 years. Given that this is a priority of the administration, we expect that it will get funded …
An Act to Protect Maine’s Loons Enacted
LD 730 has been enacted by both the House and Senate. Next step is the Governor's signature. …
LD 730 Passes 125-19
The House voted to enacted LD 730 last night by a vote of 125-19!!! The next step is for the Senate to enact it as well. Unfortunately, there appears to have been a drafting error so the Senate will likely table it until an amendment can be crafted. …